new dell computer with windows 8 can connect to internet but can't install router-says I must enable ethernet

mrspuff2

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I tried to install my netgear wireless router on my new dell computer which came with windows 8 . The router installation cd keeps telling me to enable the Ethernet adaptor. I have tried unenabling & re-enabling the Ethernet adaptor but I still get the same message everytime I try to install the router. I can connect to the internet with no problem.
 
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Maybe you need to reinstall the network adapter for your computer. Go to dell.com and enter your service tag number and get the driver and install for your network. You don't need the router installation disc that is just a piece of junk.

iseeu1001

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Maybe you need to reinstall the network adapter for your computer. Go to dell.com and enter your service tag number and get the driver and install for your network. You don't need the router installation disc that is just a piece of junk.
 
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